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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCape Canaveral
/keɪp kəˈnæv.ər.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A cape located on the east coast of Florida, known for being the primary launch site for human spaceflight.
"NASA conducts many of its rocket launches from Cape Canaveral." - 2
A region that includes the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
"The Cape Canaveral area is a hub for aerospace innovation and exploration."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Cape Canaveral' originates from the Spanish term 'Cabo Cañaveral', which translates to 'Cape of the Cane' referring to the sugarcane that grew in the area. The term has been used since the 16th century when Spanish explorers first mapped the Florida coastline.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cape Canaveral" is said worldwide
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Cap Canaveral
Transliteration: Kap Kanaveral
"Le Cap Canaveral est célèbre pour ses lancements spatiaux."
Kap Canaveral
Transliteration: Kap Kanaveral
"Kap Canaveral ist bekannt für seine Raumfahrtmissionen."
Capo Canaveral
Transliteration: Kapo Kanaveral
"Capo Canaveral è famoso per i suoi lanci spaziali."
Cabo Cañaveral
Transliteration: Kabo Kañaveral
"El Cabo Cañaveral es un lugar icónico para los lanzamientos espaciales."
Cabo Canaveral
Transliteration: Kabo Kanaveral
"O Cabo Canaveral é conhecido por seus lançamentos de foguetes."
केप कैनावेरल
Transliteration: Kep Kainaveral
"केप कैनावेरल मानव अंतरिक्ष उड़ानों के लिए प्रमुख लॉन्च स्थल है।"
卡纳维拉尔角
Transliteration: Kǎnàwéi lā'ěr jiǎo
"卡纳维拉尔角是人类航天发射的主要场所。"
케이프 카나베랄
Transliteration: Keipeu Kanabeoral
"케이프 카나베랄은 우주 비행의 주요 발사 장소입니다."
ケープカナベラル
Transliteration: Kēpu Kanaberaru
"ケープカナベラルは宇宙飛行の主要な発射場です。"
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